Charles and Karen Farver Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Charles and Karen Farver Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Pella, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$45,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $77,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,500 | 10 | $919,651 |
| 2024 | $77,000 | 14 | $989,113 |
| 2025 | $45,000 | 8 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Charles and Karen Farver Charitable 617 Franklin Place Suite 200, Pella, IA 50219 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (641) 621-3834 |
| What to submit, deadlines | Contact foundation |
What Charles and Karen Farver Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 6 | $32,500 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Church of Crook | Health and welfare | $10,000 |
| USC University of Southern California - USC Ellison Foundation | Health and welfare | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Health and welfare | $9,000 |
| Aspen Prep Academy | Education | $5,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | Health and welfare | $3,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Public Media (PBS) | Health and welfare | $3,000 |
| Denver Botanic Garden | Health and welfare | $2,500 |
| Tradedy Assistance Program for Survivors | Health and welfare | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles S Farver
- Karen Farver
- Kathy Schipper
Questions people ask
Does Charles and Karen Farver Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Contact foundation.
How much does Charles and Karen Farver Charitable Foundation give?
$45,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Charles and Karen Farver Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles S Farver (President), Karen Farver (Vice President) and Kathy Schipper (Treasurer and Secretary).
What does Charles and Karen Farver Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.